In his recent media appearances, former Calgary Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau promised that he had something planned to explain his departure to Flames fans. That “something” was an article penned at the Players’ Tribute, where Gaudreau explained his decision-making process behind signing elsewhere.
Thank you Calgary! https://t.co/uesvHCtyiO
— Johnny Gaudreau (@johngaudreau03) July 20, 2022
Gaudreau cited the distance from his family as a key factor in his decision-making. He noted his father’s 2018 heart attack and his relationship with his now-wife in shaping the things he values now:
I’ve learned a lot from her about how to balance those two things: a passion for your work with a passion for the people in your life.